Aliani Casa Del Parmigiano

Aliani Casa Del Parmigiano is a family-run cheese and deli shop at Campo Cesare Battisti in San Polo, close to the Rialto Market. Its shelves hold cheeses from across Italy, including Parmesan and pecorino, alongside Venetian specialties and cured meats such as speck, bresaola and prosciutto. Ask the staff for help choosing a cheese or salumi, especially if you want to try something unfamiliar. They can vacuum-pack purchases for the journey home. Go early if you want to browse before the shop gets busy.

A family cheese shop near Rialto

Aliani Casa Del Parmigiano is at Campo Cesare Battisti in San Polo, close to the Rialto Market. The shop has traded since 1936 and has remained in the same family for three generations. Its name points to Parmesan, but the selection reaches well beyond that cheese, with products from different parts of Italy and Venetian specialties.

The shop is compact, with cheeses filling the space and cured meats hanging overhead. You can browse for a specific cheese or ask the staff to help narrow the choices. Their recommendations include aged pecorino and local salami varieties.

Cheese, cured meats and pantry goods

Cheese and cold cuts make up the core of the selection. Look for Parmesan, pecorino and ricotta, as well as speck, bresaola and prosciutto. Other goods mentioned at the shop include truffle products, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and wine.

If you are buying cheese to take away, ask whether it can be vacuum-packed. The staff can also help if you have questions about the products after your visit. An early stop gives you more room to browse before the shop gets busy.